Abuja new airport terminal
The Abuja New Airport Terminal, also known as the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Terminal, is a new international airport terminal currently under construction in Abuja, Nigeria. The terminal is being built to replace the existing terminal, which was opened in 1982 and has been operating at maximum capacity.
Here are some key facts about the Abuja New Airport Terminal:
- Location: The new terminal is being built on a 1,000-hectare site located about 10 kilometers from the existing airport terminal.
- Design: The terminal is designed to accommodate 15 million passengers per annum, with a total floor area of 105,000 square meters.
- Features: The terminal will have 72 check-in counters, 12 baggage claim belts, and 12 aerobridges. It will also have a VIP lounge, a business center, and a duty-free shopping area.
- Construction: The construction of the terminal is being carried out by a consortium of Nigerian and Chinese companies, led by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC).
- Cost: The estimated cost of the project is $600 million.
- Completion: The terminal is expected to be completed in 2023.
- Capacity: The new terminal will have a capacity to handle 15 million passengers per annum, which is expected to reduce congestion and improve the overall passenger experience at the airport.
- Runway: The terminal will have a new 3.6-kilometer runway, which will be able to accommodate large aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 747-8.
- Apron: The terminal will have a 120,000-square-meter apron, which will be able to accommodate 24 aircraft at a time.
- Parking: The terminal will have a 10,000-car parking lot, which will be able to accommodate passengers and visitors.
The Abuja New Airport Terminal is expected to be a major upgrade for the airport, and will help to improve the overall passenger experience and reduce congestion at the airport.